Account Executive salary by region
| Region | Typical annual pay |
|---|---|
| United StatesNational range; SF/NYC skew higher. | $70,000 base + commission |
| United KingdomNational range; London skews higher. | £40,000 base + commission |
| European UnionVaries widely by country. | €40,000 base + commission |
Ranges are directional benchmarks for budgeting, not offers. Actual pay depends on location, company stage, and the candidate’s track record.
Salary factors for Account Executive
Seniority is the biggest lever (mid–senior is the common band for this role), followed by the depth of these skills:
- 3+ years closing B2B SaaS deals
- Demonstrated quota attainment
- Strong discovery and objection-handling
- Comfortable selling to your target persona
- Disciplined CRM and pipeline hygiene
Why companies invest in Account Executive
You have product-market fit and more inbound than the founder can close. An account executive converts that pipeline into revenue, predictably.
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